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Indiana Pacers fans sue Milwaukee Bucks, Patrick Beverley for playoff incident

Two Indiana Pacers fans, Jessica Simmons and Katie Lanciotti, have filed a lawsuit against the Milwaukee Bucks and Patrick Beverley for an incident during a 2024 playoff game.
The lawsuit alleges battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, defamation, and invasion of privacy after Beverley threw a basketball into the stands, injuring Simmons and Lanciotti.
The suit also names Bucks assistant coach Josh Oppenheimer for incitement and claims he provoked tensions between the fans.
The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for injuries endured by Simmons and Lanciotti, including humiliation and medical expenses.

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The Daily Caller

Former NBA Star Patrick Beverley Slapped With Lawsuit After Allegedly Throwing Ball At Fans

It appears that former NBA star Patrick Beverley is facing some heat after he allegedly threw a basketball at Indiana Pacers fans during the 2023-24 postseason.

10 hours ago·Washington, United States

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Outkick

Ex-NBA Guard Patrick Beverley Named In Suit By Fans Who Were Hit By Ball

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17 hours ago·Nashville, United States

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Fox News

Ex-Bucks guard hit with lawsuit from female fans after launching basketball at them during playoff game

Two women sued Patrick Beverley, claiming they suffered injuries after the former Milwaukee Bucks guard rocketed a basketball toward their faces from almost point-blank range.During his team's playoff loss to the Indiana Pacers that ended their season, Beverley was sitting on the bench when he stood up and launched a basketball at a female Pacers fan sitting behind the team’s bench, hitting the fan directly in the head. He appeared to motion to …

17 hours ago·New York, United States

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Los Angeles Times

Ex-NBA player Patrick Beverley sued by two fans after balls he threw into stands hit them

Patrick Beverley has been sued by two Pacers fans who say they suffered 'physical, mental and emotional damage' after being struck by a ball he threw into the stands during a game last year.

19 hours ago·Los Angeles, United States

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CBS58

Pacers fans sue Bucks, Patrick Beverley over 2024 playoff game incident

CBS 58 is your local source for the Milwaukee news, Milwaukee weather, and Milwaukee sports.

2 days ago

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Newser

Two NBA Fans Sue Player Over Ball Throwing

Two Indiana Pacers fans have sued the Milwaukee Bucks, one of its former players, and an assistant coach over a behind-the-bench altercation in last season's playoffs. The lawsuit alleges that Patrick Beverley, then a guard for the Bucks, hit them with a basketball that he twice threw in their direction,...

2 days ago·Miami, United States

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